Hey folks,
I recently parted ways with my beloved 1200 Sportster (RIP, sweet vibrating beast) and stumbled across TJ Brutal Customs on YouTube. It was like discovering motorcycle gospel wrapped in grease, grit, and glorious chaos. Next thing I knew, I was sold on the Honda Shadow.
So, in true impulsive Canadian fashion, I bought a Shadow right before winter, perfect timing to bond with it like a two-wheeled emotional support animal. It’s got under 10,000 KM (yes, we measure distance in maple syrup units up here), and I was feeling pretty smug… until I realized it’s shaft drive.
Now I’m staring at this beautiful, shafty beast wondering: Is there any hope for a hardtail chopper conversion, or did I just buy the motorcycle equivalent of a toaster with no plug?
I know bobbers are doable, but I’m a sucker for that stretched-out chopper look. Has anyone here attempted a chopper-style build on a shaft-driven Shadow? Any hacks, workarounds, or wild ideas? Or should I just embrace the shaft and go full Mad Max bobber?
Appreciate any wisdom, whether it’s encouragement, cautionary tales, or just “sell it and buy a VT600, dummy.”
Ride hard, fart loud and keep doing fun shit!